Job Description

About us

Norwich Men's Shed (NMS) provides a welcoming and supportive environment where men can connect, learn new skills, and find purpose. Our workshop space offers a sanctuary for those who may be struggling with loneliness, isolation, or poor mental health. Through woodworking and other group activities, our members are able to experience the therapeutic benefits of creativity and social interaction.

Our members, men from all walks of life, come together to work on woodworking projects, share stories, and support one another. The benefits of these activities are undeniable, providing a much-needed respite from the pressures of daily life.

Many of our members are retired, living alone, or caring for loved ones and find the 'Shed' to be a vital source of companionship and support, helping to combat the loneliness and social isolation that can lead to depression. We're proud to be a vibrant, male-friendly space where support feels informal and accessible, helping us reach those who might not feel comfortable seeking help through traditional services.

We ask members to make a small monthly contribution to the cost of running the shed where possible and their sense of pride and ownership of the space is evident during workshop sessions.

The role of the NMS Supervisor is to support the members whilst on site, which may include a conversation about what is troubling them outside of the shed activities / in their daily lives. It has been necessary on occasion for NMS staff to "signpost" members to Adult Social Care. For the primary aims of the Norwich Men's Shed charity to be delivered, this role is only available for a male applicant.

Job specification

Meeting & Greeting and integration of new users

Ensure process is in place to meet and greet any new visitor, explain the ethos of Shedding, how it functions, and how to join; complete relevant paperwork

Liaise with agencies who signpost clients to the Shed to ensure men are suitable and that they are included successfully; manage those who have additional needs.

Identify any additional training needs and organise their delivery, and additional taster sessions as required

Schedule and manage bookings for courses and taster sessions as required

Attend Public events and to represent the Shed to the public and other agencies

Sessional Supervision

Currently, member workshop sessions are run all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and on Friday mornings. We hope to run other sessions in the future. There are also some public events that members and staff can support

We hire the workshop to another charity on Thursdays and the space should be ready for their use by Wednesday afternoon's workshop session close.

To ensure that members comply with all operational policies and procedures, especially Health & Safety, and that no person is using machinery that they have not been cleared to use or in an inappropriate or unsafe manner.

To ensure that activities taking place are lawful and fully in keeping with Shed Rules and regulations.

Be the point of contact when on site for any issues that arise, including accidents, incidents, conflict or complaints; and to enter all into the Incident Book and bring to the attention of the Operations Committee as appropriate

Ensure all users behave appropriately in the shed and that everyone is treated equally, in a friendly fashion, and with respect and consideration.

Keep records of attendance; collect and record any fees and donations received.

To undertake inductions as agreed with the Trustees and Management Committee.

To report daily incidents or matters of concern to the Trustees and Management Committee

To hold the petty cash and be the single point of access for handing it out, and in accordance with Shed Petty cash policy, in conjunction with the accounting function.

To ensure that Shedders tidy up and clean the Shed and the buildings' communal spaces (toilets, kitchen and common as appropriate) at the end of each session.

To be a Key holder and when required, to undertake such duties as required of Key Holders

To run the monthly Management group meeting

To keep all notices relevant and up to date.

To undertake other reasonable duties requested by Trustees and Management committee

Admin and funding

In collaboration with the other members of NMS staff and Trustees as necessary, ensure that any member of the public requesting a commission is dealt with effectively and politely; ensure that commissions accepted by Shed are carried out accordingly and to an acceptable standard.

To assist with the recording of commission or project costs associated with commissions and events where attributed to any funding grants or commission payments.

NMS use an external accountancy service and for this role, it is necessary to complete specific processes through online services, websites and mobile phone apps to support their function to manage the shed finances.

Remuneration

20 days paid holiday per year for a full time role (37hrs) is pro-rated for the actual hours worked, so 2.15 hours paid holiday is offered for each period of 20 hours worked.

Monthly salary paid in arrears direct to your bank account through PAYE.

Staff pension scheme where appropriate,

Statutory sick pay

Person Specification

Friendly and welcoming with a good public manner

Confident in being able to run the shed as per the job description

Some experience of working within an Adults Social Care setting, Samaritans or similar.

You will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and have no criminal record etc.

Ability to ensure that users behave in a manner which enables the Shed run effectively, safely and within rules and regulations

Have an understanding of, and be able to communicate effectively with and manage a variety of user needs and personalities

Some experience and /or the confidence to undertake some fund raising tasks such as open days and member events

Able to use computer for email, simple record and book keeping, printing and scanning, managing documents and simple Excel sheets for membership lists

Use mobile phone apps or office printer for scanning receipts into the accounting software

Experience of Microsoft Office products including Sharepoint is desirable.

Willing to undertake Health and Safety, First Aid and other training as needed.

Be a Male Shed advocate.

Training will be provided for the right candidate if interviewed and successful for the role offered.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking
Work Location: In person